How successful is surgery for coronal hypospadias?
Dr Anurag Krishna
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Q: My son is a year old and has been diagnosed with Coronal hypospadias. Would like to know how successful is this surgery? What is the cost of this surgery and does the cost vary?
A:Coronal hypospadias gives excellent surgical results if done by a surgeon who does this kind of operation frequently. Results are close to 95-98%. Yes, the cost may vary depending upon the city, the type of hospital and the expertise of the surgical team.